The PR industry is growing, and good firms are seeing double-digit increases in revenues year over year, even through the recession and sluggish recovery. So, most good firms are on the lookout for outstanding talent. If you have what they want, whether you are looking to start in PR work
This week was a reminder of just how painful a publicist’s life can be at times – when Deborah Norville kicked a publicist. People who saw what happened said the Inside Edition anchor was trying to interview various celebrities on the red carpet at Harper’s Bazaar Starry Icons party. As
With Pope Francis’ visit to three cities in the U.S. this week, there is much talk about what he might say. This Pope is considered a man of the people and often shares rather progressive comments since his papacy began early in 2013. Perhaps no Pope before him has had
The meaning and definition of PR is ever-evolving in social media and digital marketing. Once you have settled on the meaning of Public Relations, it must become integrated into your business. Redefining PR in the present era of social media and digital marketing requires one to delve into the heart
Yahoo’s Chief Marketing Officer and Head of their Media Department, Kathy Savitt has resigned from her job with the tech giant and is moving to new digs in October at STX Entertainment. Her new post will be as President of Digital Media, and she will oversee their global digital content
Get ready to start seeing tourism ads about Egypt in the coming months. The Egyptian Ministry of Tourism just signed a three-year deal with New York-based PR firm, J. Walter Thompson Co. (JWT) for $68 million – it’s a great investment considering Egypt hopes to see about $9 billion income
There are real estate campaigns, and then there are causes. We’d like to share campaigns involving real estate that weren’t intended to buy or sell property, but to enhance, protect, and help it continue for future generations. What campaign would you add to our list? I Love (heart) NY Campaign
Brands2Life has offices in New Delhi, Mumbai, and Lucknow – India. They offer a variety of PR services, but a big part of their business works with politicians, their campaigns and the rallies sponsored by their parties. The Rashtriya Lok Samata Party (RLSP) recently engaged the firm to take care
The African country Nigeria is seeing some interesting changes within their country relating to public relations. Here are some happenings there we wanted to share. Nigerian Police Force The Nigerian police are making PR progress as they just appointed the first female head of PR for their national police force.
PR is a great industry for women. Approximately 30% of PR firms have a woman CEO, and 72% of PR professionals are women. The Holmes Report analyzed 250 PR firms and of that number 75 of them have at least one woman in the lead position. Some of these firms
